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SKL 327X

1981 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,817 mi
Last recorded67,817 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW 31685,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 327X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2021 67,817 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,031 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,840 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,086 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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SKL 327X is a 1981 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 85,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SKL 327X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 45 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SKL 327X?

You can check the full history of SKL 327X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SKL 327X registered?

SKL 327X is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1981.

Is SKL 327X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKL 327X shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SKL 327X have outstanding finance?

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